Sr. Sourcing Specialist

Ryan Companies•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a proactive, highly motivated, and results-driven Sr. Sourcing Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team. In this critical role, you will champion top-of-funnel candidate identification, engagement, and talent pipeline strategies across our fully integrated platform—spanning Construction, Real Estate Development, and Architecture & Engineering (A+E). As our dedicated sourcing partner, you will identify, engage, and nurture relationships with high-caliber passive talent for Construction, Real Estate Development, and Architecture & Engineering (A+E). Core searches include Field Operations (Superintendents, Field Coordinators, Safety Managers), Project Management (Project Managers, Project Executives, Estimators), and Design/Engineering professionals (Architects, Structural Engineers, MEP Coordinators). Working in close partnership with Full-Cycle Recruiters and Construction/A+E Leadership, you will serve as Ryan’s brand ambassador in the market, converting passive industry talent into valued team members.

Requirements

Minimum of 6+ years of dedicated talent sourcing or full-cycle recruiting experience.
Proven experience identifying and engaging talent within Commercial Construction, Real Estate Development, or Architecture and Engineering (A+E).
Demonstrated mastery of LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search logic, candidate relationship management systems (CRM), and enterprise Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Workday).
Working understanding of commercial construction lifecycles, project delivery methods (Design-Build, CM at Risk, General Contracting), and key operational roles (Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Architect, MEP Engineer).
Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities with demonstrated success in crafting customized, high-conversion candidate outreach.
Self-starter mindset with strong organizational habits, capable of prioritizing multiple urgent searches across diverse geographic regions.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Construction Management, or equivalent practical experience.
Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience sourcing for large national general contractors, design-build firms, or multidisciplinary real estate development organizations.
Familiarity with campus/early-career pipeline initiatives and regional staffing recovery strategies.
Experience utilizing candidate outreach tools, automated campaign sequencers, or AI-assisted recruitment platforms.

Responsibilities

Mine social media, professional networking platforms, trade associations, and talent databases (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Google X-Ray, Handshake) to uncover top passive talent in commercial construction and design disciplines.
Develop and execute sophisticated Boolean search strings, market-mapping techniques, and competitive talent intelligence to locate niche, hard-to-find technical and operational talent.
Build, categorize, and actively nurture talent pools within our CRM and ATS (Workday) to support both active immediate hiring needs and strategic future project demands.
Monitor industry hiring trends, competitor organizational structures, regional labor market conditions, and compensation benchmarks across our operating regions.
Craft persuasive, compelling candidate outreach communications that articulate Ryan’s distinct company culture, integrated project delivery model, and value proposition.
Conduct initial discovery calls and phone screenings to assess candidate interest, technical background, career aspirations, and cultural alignment.
Establish warm relationships with prospective candidates early, maintaining regular touchpoints over months and years to ensure Ryan remains top-of-mind when they are ready to explore new opportunities.
Ensure every prospect receives an exceptional, transparent, and respectful experience representing Ryan Companies from the very first interaction.
Partner closely with Talent Acquisition Managers, Recruiters, and regional Construction/A+E Leaders to calibrate job profiles, review pipeline metrics, and adjust sourcing strategies in real time.
Proactively engage internal construction teams, project sites, and design studios to source employee referrals and maximize organic talent networks.
Coordinate seamless introductions and interview scheduling between qualified prospects, assigned recruiters, and hiring managers to sustain momentum throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Maintain meticulous candidate tracking records in Workday/CRM, delivering regular updates on sourcing volume, conversion rates, and pipeline health.